Two women, both in their 50s, decide to do a backpacking tour of Lake District
gin-makers, complete with selfless cake sampling and less than reliable weather.
Not a small undertaking for even the most established of friendships, but these two
had never even met! A terrifically entertaining read and a perfect gift.

The book is intended as an imagining of the kind of notebooks that witches often created to
help them remember their spells, and it reveals a great deal about the preoccupations and
beliefs of many ordinary folk at a time when modern medicine was not available. Based on
surviving evidence, it is handwritten by Joyce Froome, a writer and researcher specialising
in the history of witchcraft and magic.

Full of fascinating facts, figures and insights, this beautiful book is an exploration and celebration of
modern Lancashire’s unspoilt and lesser-known corners. The book is designed to be both informative
and lovely to look at. It is written in an accessible and lively style and will delight anyone who has
an interest in the natural history of Lacnashire.

From pre-war murmurings to post-war memorials, John Fidler’s engaging account of Lancaster
in World War Two draws on first-hand recollections, newspaper articles and museum resources
to tell the tale of how the city fared with dignity and resilience in this most difficult of times.

On a sunny afternoon in July 1933, a remarkable building opened its doors to the public for
the first time. This book, with its numerous superb illustrations, tells the fascinating story of
the hotel from its inception and 1930s prime, through its role as a hospital in World War Two,
to its sale into private ownership and fluctuating fortunes up to the present day.

Written with humour and understanding, and attractively illustrated, this book is an enjoyable
introduction to the subject, especially for those who enjoy local history and wish to write and
possibly publish, and for students of history who want authoritative guidance on the preparation
of dissertations and theses. This new edition features essential guidance on a range of key
topics, from finding sources and transcribing to presenting/publishing the finished product.